Financial Tips
Money MindEd wants to ensure a safe and fun New Years Eve for all! With everyone out on the roads it is no surprise that majority of car accidents across the country generally occur on holiday weekends. In order to stay safe this New Years Eve it is best to celebrate with friends in the safety of ones home. Here are some ideas for fun ways to ring in the New Year with your friends at home!
Themed Party: Invite your friends over for a New Years Eve themed party. Throw a masquerade ball where you and your friends can dress in a festive mask or a casino night where everyone can engage in games like black jack and poker and play for tickets to enter in a raffle at the end. Be sure to also have classic party necessities such as snacks, decorations, and music.
Exchanging holiday gifts with a large group of friends can become a pricey experience as a teenager. Hosting a holiday gift exchange party is a fun and easy way to cut down on the cost of holiday gift giving. Save money by having everyone bring one gift of a value in a specific price range. Here are some of Money MindEd’s favorite ideas for holiday gift exchanges.
Secret Santa: Secret Santa is a common way to exchange holiday gifts with a large group of friends. Start by placing your friend’s names into a bag and have everyone choose a name. Everyone is then responsible for purchasing a gift for the person whose name they picked. Then set a night to all get together to exchange gifts and have your secret Santa revealed!
Winter break is an exciting time for teens to take a much needed break from school. This sudden halt to your daily busy schedule can however leave you and your family searching for some fun activities to do together. Winter traditions can be a great way to celebrate the holiday season together at an inexpensive cost.
Volunteer: Spend time together as a family by helping out others in need. Volunteering will create a family project that will keep you busy for several days. This is also a great family activity because it does not cost anything. You can choose to volunteer at a soup kitchen, adopt a family in need, collect canned goods to donate to a food bank, or any other volunteer opportunities that will make the whole family feel good and appreciative for what they have.
The cost of giving Christmas gifts can quickly become an expensive gesture. When your list of gifts to give becomes especially long, you can easily put a hole in your wallet. Creative and easy homemade Christmas presents can be a great way to save time and money this holiday season. Here are some of Money MindEds favorite homemade holiday gifts.
Planning he perfect date can be a stressful experience, but it does not have to create financial stress. Next time you are looking for the perfect low cost date, try one of these entertaining options.
- Picnic in the Park: A picnic in your local park can be active and low cost date. Today eating meals out has become an expensive privilege. Packing a picnic allows the same experience as a dinner date without spending a fortune on food. If you are not much of a cook try asking your mom to help you prepare an impressive picnic. After, you can take a walk or ride bikes together around the park to top of this memorable date.